National Park · Ohio, United States
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a national park in Ohio, United States, covering 32,607 acres (13,196 ha), established in 2000; it recorded 3,025,325 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Ohio, United States |
| Area | 32,607 acres (13,196 ha) |
| Established | 2000 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 3,025,325 |
| Coordinates | 41.2400° N, 81.5500° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a national park of the United States in Ohio that reclaims and preserves the industrial, commercial, and rural landscape along the Cuyahoga River between Akron and Cleveland in Northeast Ohio. The 32,783-acre (51.2 sq mi; 132.7 km2) park is administered by the National Park Service, but within its boundaries are areas independently managed as county parks or as public or private businesses.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
May to October — mild weather; winters are cold with snow
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Peninsula, Ohio |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Cleveland Hopkins International Airport |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | No |
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Famous trails
- Brandywine Gorge Trail — 1.5 miles (2.4 km) — Easy
- Ledges Trail — 2.2 miles (3.5 km) — Moderate
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) · Cleveland, United States · 19.6 miles away
- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) · Pittsburgh, United States · 86.1 miles away
- Windsor International Airport (YQG) · Windsor, Canada · 101.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Ohio
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cuyahoga Valley National Park?
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is in Ohio, United States (41.2400° N, 81.5500° W).
When was Cuyahoga Valley National Park established?
Cuyahoga Valley National Park was established in 2000, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Cuyahoga Valley National Park?
Cuyahoga Valley National Park covers 32,607 acres (13,196 ha).
How many people visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park each year?
It recorded 3,025,325 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
When is the best time to visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park?
May to October — mild weather; winters are cold with snow.
Does Cuyahoga Valley National Park have campgrounds?
No — Cuyahoga Valley National Park has no campgrounds.
How do I get to Cuyahoga Valley National Park?
The nearest town is Peninsula, Ohio. The nearest airport is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuyahoga_Valley_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/cuva/ — Official park page.
- https://www.nps.gov/cuva/planyourvisit/hiking.htm — Named trails, as stated by the source.